Sirotem Injection
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Product introduction
Sirotem Injection is used as a chemotherapy agent for the treatment of kidney cancer and mantle cell lymphoma (a type of cancer of lymph nodes immune cells). It works by blocking abnormal proteins that causes the multiplication of cancer cells. This helps in slowing the growth of tumors.
Sirotem Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered by a healthcare professional. You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.
Some common side effects of this medicine include rash, weakness, nausea, edema, loss of appetite, anemia, increased glucose level in the blood, increased blood lipid level, and increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, and swelling.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body.
Sirotem Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered by a healthcare professional. You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.
Some common side effects of this medicine include rash, weakness, nausea, edema, loss of appetite, anemia, increased glucose level in the blood, increased blood lipid level, and increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, consult the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions such as rash, shortness of breath, coughing, and swelling.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment. During the treatment, your doctor may advise you for some laboratory tests to know the effects of the medicine in the body.
Uses of Sirotem Injection
Benefits of Sirotem Injection
In Treatment of Kidney cancer
Sirotem Injection is used to treat kidney cancer and its associated symptoms such as blood in the urine, unexplained low back pain or weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. It stops cancer growth and prevents multiplication of cancer cells. This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover.
In Treatment of Mantle-cell lymphoma
Mantle-cell lymphoma is a cancer of the white blood cells in our body, also called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. White blood cells are those cells that help us to fight infections. Sirotem Injection helps to restrict cancer growth and also blocks the action of other chemicals that are required for cancer growth and further spread. Avoid being in crowds and wash your hands often to prevent any infections. Have plenty of fluids, unless otherwise advised by the doctor not to.
Side effects of Sirotem Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sirotem
- Rash
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
- Decreased white blood cell count
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Loss of appetite
- Increased blood lipid level
- Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood
How to use Sirotem Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Sirotem Injection works
Sirotem Injection is a kinase inhibitor. It shows its action by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that causes the multiplication of cancer cells. This may help slow the growth of tumors.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sirotem Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sirotem Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sirotem Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Sirotem Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sirotem Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sirotem Injection is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Sirotem Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sirotem Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sirotem Injection is not advised in some patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Sirotem Injection is not advised in some patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Sirotem Injection is given for the treatment of kidney cancer.
- Sirotem Injection interferes with wound healing, so it is advisable to use with caution if you have any scheduled surgery.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as the use of Sirotem Injection might increase the level of blood sugar. Report excessive thirst or any increase in the volume or frequency of urination.
- Report immediately for the occurrence of infections or any new or worsening abdominal pain or blood in their stools after using Sirotem Injection.
- Your doctor will monitor your cholesterol level as Sirotem Injection might increase the level of serum triglycerides and cholesterol.
- The use of live vaccines, and close contact with those who have received live vaccines, while on Sirotem Injection should be avoided.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Macrolide Lactams
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Immunosuppressant- mTOR inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Sirotem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of certain brain infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Temsirolimus.
Concurrent use may cause fatal infections.
Do not use Temsirolimus with Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). If Temsirolimus is essential, ensure a gap of A
Concurrent use may cause fatal infections.
Do not use Temsirolimus with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. If Temsirolimus is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months
Cimetidine may raise blood levels of Temsirolimus.
Do not consume Temsirolimus with Cimetidine. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as tiredness, nausea, r
Concurrent use may cause fatal infections.
Do not use Temsirolimus with Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). If Temsirolimus is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discon
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Name: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Address: Plot No 264, Patrika Nagar Madhapur, Hitech City Hyderabad, Telangana India - 500081
Country of origin: India
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